Market research, help me out

I have a new obsession, and it is making bows .
I got so sick of not being able to find cute hair bows for Al, or ones in the right color, or ones that are cheap enough for me to actually buy, so I started making them myself.
Well, now she has 70 of them. ( I counted) That is way more than any one year old could ever need. I have been told that I should sell them, but I don't really know. I thought I would see what you guys think.
Would you buy these? and what would you pay?

OMGoodness those are adorable! Are they ribbon or cloth? I love, love, love them but I am cheap when it comes to that kind of stuff so I'm probably not your target demographic

tara those are really cute! i agree I think you should sell them, I only have boys, I have no idea what hair pieces cost...
good luck to you

Are they bows or headbands?

And how do they attach to her?

I am thinking about $2-3 each if I am looking at them right

OMG those are adorable, are they barretts? how do they go in the hair? LOVE them I so have the same problem never havign the right thing I want for her hair. Cost woudl depend on how much you have in them but I would probably pay $2-3 for a set.

Okay, they are ribbon bows, some satin, some cloth ribbon, some with cute things in the middle of them. they are on adult size barrettes, the kind that kind of snap into place, and I have coated the bottom with puffy paint to add a little "grip" to them so they don't come out of the hair.

Around here, for a hand made hair bow I think they are about $2-3 a piece, and there is no way I would pay that, I don't think I could charge that either.

I would buy them from you if/when my daughter has hair!

Why not? If that's going market value for the product, you should get that. I'd say, especially for the holiday ones, you'd be able to get even more; upwards of $3 - $4. Is there a consignment shop or small gift shop where you could market them in your area? Then you could let the law of supply and demand determine the value of your beautiful bows.

This post has been edited by redchief on Oct 5 2007, 08:42 AM

Why not? If that's going market value for the product, you should get that. I'd say, especially for the holiday ones, you'd be able to get even more; upwards of $3 - $4. Is there a consignment shop or small gift shop where you could market them in your area? Then you could let the law of supply and demand determine the value of your beautiful bows.

I agree - you have too big a heart girl!!!!!!!!!

Those are SOOO adorable!! If you decide to start selling them let me know and I'll buy some and pay shipping!!

Heck yeah I would buy them... Alyssa NEEDS bows desperatly she barely has any I agree if you do start selling them let us know!!

Too cute! I love them. Now, I guess I need a daughter....hmmm....

add me to the list of buyers, heck I would even send you the ribbons.

Why not? If that's going market value for the product, you should get that. I'd say, especially for the holiday ones, you'd be able to get even more; upwards of $3 - $4. Is there a consignment shop or small gift shop where you could market them in your area? Then you could let the law of supply and demand determine the value of your beautiful bows.

I just feel that if I personally wouldn't pay that ammount for a hair bow, then I couldn't ask someone else to. They really only take about 35 cents or so and about 10 minutes to make.


There really isn't a place here to sell them. I looked into EBAY a bit, but it seems like there are lots of other people selling bows on there, and they don't really seem to be doing much for business.

Can I order some now - is that all of your "stock" - if I give you my email will you send me a pic of your "stock" - I will pay you $3 for each pair plus shipping - I am dead serious - I can NEVER find nice barrettes, bows, etc. for Olivia that actually STAY in her hair - so let me know how you would like to transact this business - I figure I would want 6-8 pairs

Really I am not joking....pm me.....

edited: Oh Sorry - about the market research part - why not look into some type of free or really cheap website - come up with a name, etc. and sell them on line - maybe say you will invest $100 into it and see what happens - maybe see how it goes and branch out into headbands with bows on them or some thing like that - you could call it Bows for Beauties - you should be able to search to see if that name is already being used for the same business.....I say go for it -

This post has been edited by lovemy2 on Oct 5 2007, 11:42 AM

Omgosh Tara those are gorgeous. You're making me wish I had a girl. I would totally pay that price for something so original. You're very talented.

If you wanted to sell them, maybe you could set up a table in a local mall, if you have any craft or hobby stores around, maybe ask they if you could have a small section, do you have a MySpace page, Facebook, anything like that? Even put up a sign on light posts around your neighbourhood with pictures.

they're really nice, do you have a playgroup or anything you belong to? you can put up flyers there and at a daycare or something, outside of the supermarket, etc

My town used to have a craft store where you could rent a booth and sell stuff you make, but it went out of business. I loved that store.
I don't know about renting our mall is really expensive to rent at. Maybe I will just keep making them until I have a lot on hand and then see about how to sell them. I only have 60 right now.

My MIL does to go trade shows to sell bead jewelry that she makes, maybe I will send some to her to see if she can see them at her booth. To bad she lives 12 hours away or I would just go and sell them my self!

At any rate, you guys got my brain spinning. I will have to think on this some more. Maybe this is how I can make my millions.

They are adorable! I love the brown ones with pink polka dots....Of course I can't use them, but I can admire from afar! Without looking at what anyone else said, I would pay around $6 for a set (two bows). My sister lives where there is mostly all boutique stores, so I know they would be around $12 or more there. Good job!

They're so cute! If I have a girl I'll buy some! I like the idea of coming up with a website and selling them online. That sounds pretty easy. Do you ever have craft shows in your area? We have a couple craft shows here every year and stuff like that sells really well. Or do any churches near you have craft shows or something like that? Some of ours do and they go over really good.

$12 for a set of bows?!?! OMG. That is why I don't shop at boutiques. Give her my name, I'll hook her up if she's willing to spend that kind of $.

omg they are super cute you did such a good job with them!!! I would buy them from you I love the brown and pink ones...I love them all!!
I think $2-$3 is a good price. I'd pay that for a hand made bow! Especially nice ones like those!!

Sounds like you ought to pick a price and sell them on here!!! They're small enough that shipping wouldn't be a whole lot.

How long are they? I know you said adult size but I don't wear clips so I have no idea how big that is. If they are the right size I'd buy some - Madison loves bows!

Oh, and if you are interested/able - I have an idea for a set I'd want - but I can't make them myself and have them look any good.

I guess they are about 2-2 1/2 inches. whats your idea? I'll see if I can help you out.

If you guys are interested send me a PM, and I will see what I can do for you.

I would like bows with 3 colors :white, navy blue, and I think the 3rd color is called Carolina Blue? They are our school's colors and we go to all of my nephew's football games and the girls love to dress up. We are using narrow craft ribbon currently but I make horrible bows.

Here's an example of the 3rd color - it wouldn't have to be exact. Let me know your price if it's something you're interested in doing!

Forgot to mention - the 3rd color I'm looking for is the color of the socks/helmets.

This post has been edited by brookeandmadisonsmom on Oct 5 2007, 06:16 PM

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